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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446.01, 668.74 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446.01, 668.74 and 299.92 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446.01 : 668.74 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446.01/668.74 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446.01x = 668.74 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446.01x = 200,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,568.50/446.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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